If the Capacity of Short-Term Memory Is So Limited,how Is

question 171

Multiple Choice

If the capacity of short-term memory is so limited,how is it that we are able to remember as much information as we do and transfer information into long-term memory?

• A)Long-term memory is unlimited,so we can transfer information very quickly to avoid decay.
• B)We use processes such as chunking and rehearsal to expand the capacity of working memory.
• C)Visual processing of information in short-term memory allows for deep processing and transfer.
• D)The duration of short-term memory is unlimited,so despite limited capacity,we remember this information for a long time.

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